--- product_id: 119660499 title: "Octoberon" brand: "barclay james harvest" price: "731 DH" currency: MAD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.ma/products/119660499-octoberon store_origin: MA region: Morocco --- # Octoberon **Brand:** barclay james harvest **Price:** 731 DH **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Octoberon by barclay james harvest - **How much does it cost?** 731 DH with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ma](https://www.desertcart.ma/products/119660499-octoberon) ## Best For - barclay james harvest enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted barclay james harvest brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Digitally remastered and expanded three disc (two CDs + NTSC/Region 0 DVD) edition of the classic gold selling 1976 album by Barclay James Harvest. Originally released at the end of October 1976, the album was a big selling release for the band achieving Silver disc status in the UK and Gold in Germany, their first breakthrough album in that territory. The album struck a chord with the record buying public thanks to tracks such as 'The World Goes On', 'Suicide?', the epic 'Ra' and 'Rock n' Roll Star' and it's popularity continues to endure. This deluxe edition includes two CDs and a DVD, and features a new remaster of the original album mix, along with stunning new stereo and 5. 1 surround mix of the album. The set also includes new stereo and 5. 1 Surround sound mixes. The also includes 96 kHz / 24-bit stereo re-mixes and a 96 kHz / 24-bit re-master of the original album mix and includes two rare promotional films of 'Rock and Roll Star' and 'The World Goes On', as broadcast on the BBC TV show "The Old Grey Whistle Test". In addition, the set features six bonus tracks, including the previously unreleased alternate introduction mix of 'May Day' and alternate mixes of 'Ra', 'Suicide?' and more. This expanded deluxe edition also includes a lavishly illustrated booklet that fully restores the original album artwork, a new essay and also includes a reproduction poster. ## Images ![Octoberon - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A1NZ4BoeTFL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great album great sound *by T***K on October 17, 2024* Love it surround sound is great! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another nice album by Barclay James Harvest *by J***K on May 22, 2007* This pleasant 1976 release continues in the tradition of richly arranged symphonic pop that characterized much of their output. In contrast with previous releases however, the arrangements seem a little more elaborate and even include the use of an orchestra and a choir. The overall feel of the album is a bit sad and somewhat dark.The lineup on this album included Les Holroyd (bass; acoustic guitar; and vocals); Woolly Wolstenholme (Hammond organ; mellotron; synthesizers; and vocals); Mel Pritchard (drums and percussion); and John Lees (electric and acoustic guitars; vocals). In general, the one thing that really stands out on this album are the vocal harmonies, which are superb. I also love the use of synthesizers which add a great deal to the symphonic aspects of this album.The seven tracks on the album range in length from 4'21" to 7'57 and are all excellent examples of symphonic pop. Arrangements are lush and the instrumentation emphasizes acoustic textures, although there are a few up-tempo and electric sections. One of my favorite moments on this album is during the choir section (augmented with a celestial, "churchy" sounding organ), whereby a smaller chorus of male voices sing in a completely different key and meter than the rest of the choir. Although the effect is subtle, I found the dissonance to be pretty cool. In large part however, the pieces are very well arranged songs that feature pleasant melodies and excellent vocal harmonies. In addition to the more lavishly arranged pieces, there are a few straightforward pop songs on here, e.g. Rock and Roll Star, that are vaguely reminiscent of American west coast soft rock (think Eagles here). There is a unifying mood to all of the pieces and that is one of melancholy. In fact, the last song describes someone committing suicide (complete with sound effects I might add). I think that it is this emotional sophistication that really makes the band work for me.This remastered version is just great and features loads of liner notes, pictures of the group, and lyrics. The bonus tracks on the album include remixes of the same tracks included on the original album and do not add too much.All in all, this is a great album of symphonic pop with a lot of emotional sophistication. Recommended along with Everybody is Everybody Else (1974) and a few other albums that are somewhat similar in texture including a few by the Strawbs (Hero and Heroine, 1974; Ghosts, 1975); and a few by The Alan Parsons Project (Tales of Mystery and Imagination, 1976; and I Robot, 1977). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "In A Class By Itself" *by S***L on October 8, 2010* This music is so excellent that I reserve it for October...it really fits the early autumn! There's an electricity, a feeling unique to this album and it's even better if you deny your ears for eleven months. This has been a ritual with me over the last quater century. A spiritual chord is struck within me and listening this way is like another way to demonstrate prayer. It's like a relay where blessings are emparted to me that I may empart them to others. If thats to criptic, than let me put it this way..."This Is Magic Music"! It can help you cope and show you pathways of understanding. "The World Goes On"! All we can do is prepare for and answer the bell when it's time to go another round...you can reflect upon the lyrics your whole life through. "May Day" delves into insanity asking: Who's insane? Me? Or the society I live in? The choir during the conclusion of this song is so unique, to me it's an incantation of sorts and can only be followed by "Ra"! For this reason I always listen to side two (of the original album) first. In this way after the thud at the very end of "Suicide"..."The World Goes On" (as if to say) even after your gone. These songs fit like puzzle pieces, not unlike 'Moody Blues' albums from 1967-71. The Moodys' and Bee Gees are the only groups B.J.H. are related to albeit vaguely. I feel that "Once Again" Barclays' second album from 1971 is there all time greatest achievement..."Octoberon" is one of their best, an intense recording not for the simple minded containing some of this groups' finest work. ## Frequently Bought Together - Octoberon - Time Honoured Ghosts - Gone To Earth: Deluxe Expanded Edition --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ma/products/119660499-octoberon](https://www.desertcart.ma/products/119660499-octoberon) --- *Product available on Desertcart Morocco* *Store origin: MA* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*